apolipoprotein

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English word apolipoprotein comes from English apo-, English lipoprotein

apo- (English)

(chemistry) derived from, or related to. (proteins) the apoprotein form of the protein. Away from, or separate. Without, or lacking.

lipoprotein (English)

Any of a large group of complexes of protein and lipid with many biochemical functions.

apolipoprotein (English)

(protein) Any protein that can bind with a lipid to form a lipoprotein.

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